XDA Developers on MSN

4 PC components I always buy used

The top 4 PC components that are worth buying used to save money on your next build, including cases, GPUs, storage, and RAM.
Take a tour inside of your desktop PC to learn how all the hardware in a traditional desktop PC connects to create a complete computer system like the one you may be using right now. Here are some ...
New builders often feel compelled to pair a high-end CPU with their high-end GPU to "balance" the configuration. They're either afraid of bottlenecking their graphics card or feel that a budget or mid ...
CES 2025 was yet another burst of computing advancements from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia, plus hot new PCs packing the latest silicon, and tasty upgrades galore. Check out our picks for the best desktop ...
Buying a new gaming PC can be costly compared to simply upgrading a few components. But then how do you know if you need to go whole hog and start from scratch, or just change up a few pieces of ...
Bottleneck calculators are looked upon as useful matchmakers of PC hardware. Ostensibly, they help gamers decide whether certain CPU and GPU components should be shackled together inside their PC ...
The AI hype-train may have captured parts of Asia's biggest tech show, but we can report: The PC ecosystem is still alive and well in its heartland. These 15 PCs, components, and peripherals stand out ...
The cost of buying parts for your next gaming PC build is about to go up, according to comments made by component manufacturers and custom PC builders. The recently announced import tariffs by the ...
There are various reputable brands that specialize in building and selling custom gaming PCs, including iBuyPower, Origin PC, and Maingear. Though placing an order and unboxing a finished rig that's ...
Analysts at Jon Peddie Research predict that shipments of PC gaming hardware will jump by 35% this year. The firm highlights Windows 11 upgrade requirements as ...